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Lofton out of boot, expected to play : Men's Basketball
Tennessee All-American guard Chris Lofton was out of his protective walking boot and into running shoes Tuesday. Lofton did not take part in the Vols regular practice session after injuring his ankle in the Vols' second-round win over Butler. UT coach Bruce Pearl said Lofton had a soreness in his ankle and heel, and that he anticipates Lofton will practice Wednesday in preparation for the ...
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Talking points: febrile delirium edition
Rocky Top Talk — ... Lofton out of boot, expected to play govolsxtra.com/news/2008/mar/25/lofton-out-boot... Note created March 25, 2008 3/25/08 Tennessee ...

Will Lofton play Thursday?
John Clay's Sidelines — Tennessee says yes. Despite wearing a protective boot on his left foot on Monday and missing practice on Tuesday, Chris Lofton will be good-to-go come Thursday when Tennessee meets Louisville in an East Regional semifinal game in Charlotte. So say the Vols. In fact, Louisville coach Rick Pitino joked Thursday that Lofton was probably "visiting Gisele," referencing New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady, who was photographed in a walking boot on the way to girlfriend Gisele Bundchen's apartment the week before the Super Bowl. Brady played in the game, though the Pats lost to the New York Giants. Most believe Lofton will play, ...

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